Young Readers: Flip's A Page Just For You

January 13, 1992

Kids, watch out: Thursday, The Courant is going to Flip.

Flip is a new weekly page, on the back of the Thursday Health/Science section, designed for young readers. It's not meant to be a Weekly Reader, and it's not supposed to be homework. It's supposed to be fun and just a little bit good for you. (If it were a food, it wouldn't be broccoli; it'd be frozen yogurt.)

And there are plenty of chances for you to contribute. Send your questions to our advice columnists. Write a profile of yourself or a friend. Or enter the mascot contest.

Here are some of Flip's features:

The News: highlights of what happened during the week.

Whassup: A feature article about something young readers want to know.

In Your Face: A profile of yourself or a kid you know. Send us one, and if we print it, you'll win a Flip watch. (Clip out the sample In Your Face form on Page D8.)

Kid Advice: A panel of four local kids answers your questions and offers solutions to your problems. Send them your questions.

Hot + Cool: A hot product or fad, as well as consumer news.

Make Beliefs: A cartoon you can finish yourself. Send it to The Courant, and if we print it, you win.

Our mascot contest: We're looking for a character to represent the Flip page. Send us your drawing, and if we like yours best, you may win a $100 savings bond. (Check out the rules on Page D8.)